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rat typhus

/ræt ˈtaɪfəs/

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/ræt ˈtaɪfəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruФорма сыпного тифа, вызываемая бактерией Rickettsia typhi, передающаяся человеку через блох от крыс и характеризующаяся головной болью, лихорадкой и сыпью.

A form of typhus fever caused by the bacterium Rickettsia typhi, transmitted to humans by fleas from rats, characterized by headache, fever, and rash.

  1. Murine typhusC1formal

    An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia typhi, transmitted to humans by fleas from rats.

    ruКрысиный тиф

    • Rat typhus is often found in areas with poor sanitation and high rat populations.
    • Symptoms of rat typhus include fever, headache, and rash.
    • Treatment for rat typhus typically involves antibiotics like doxycycline.